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Divine Chocolate agrees Nisa store deal marking national chocolate week
Ethically focused brand Divine Chocolate has agreed a deal to launch eight of its 90g sharing bars in Nisa stores within the UK to coincide with national Chocolate Week celebrations.
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Guittard Chocolate launches cultivate better cocoa sustainability drive
The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company, has launched its Cultivate Better Cocoa initiative, engaging with farming communities to help protect unique flavour profiles of their crops, reports Neill Barston
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Olam confirms 100% cocoa sourcing traceability in its supply chains
Ingredients business Olam Cocoa has confirmed it has now achieved 100% traceability of directly sourced cocoa across its international supply chain, reports Neill Barston
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MIA ethical chocolate brand launches scheme for Madagascan girls’ education
British-founded ethical chocolate brand MIA, short for Made In Africa, has launched the Girls’ Education Fund under its 1 for Change impact programme to support vulnerable African students so they can achieve their potential.
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Tony’s Chocolonely joins initiative to encourage citizens to vote in US election
Ethically-focused confectionery business Tony’s Chocolonely, has joined up with an initiative in the US encouraging citizens to register for voting ahead of the upcoming American elections, through launching a new campaign.
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Building a modern business from ancient cacao traditions, the To’ak Chocolate way
Over the past five years, Ecuador-based To’ak Chocolate has successfully served up some of the rarest and costliest cacao in the world. Neill Barston speaks to company CEO James Le Compte on navigating the pandemic and prospects for its future development
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Seed and Bean ethical chocolate expands presence with Sainsbury’s listing
Ethical chocolate brand Seed and Bean has gained a key new listing with UK retailer Sainsbury’s, which will see three of its adventurously flavoured bars available in-store
from August, considerably expanding its distribution.
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Divine Chocolate CEO Sophi Tranchell steps down as company is acquired by Ludwig Weinrich
Divine Chocolate has confirmed it now has a new majority shareholder, Ludwig Weinrich, as the company’s first MD and CEO, Sophi Tranchell steps down from the British business after 21 years.
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Love Cocoa unveils revamped chocolate bar series and eco-friendly packaging
UK premium ethical chocolate brand Love Cocoa has unveiled a revamped 100% recyclable packaging range for its chocolate series reflecting its key environmentally friendly focus.
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